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Richland Manor celebrates the 1940s

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 28, 2013

In honor of the Memorial Day holiday, the residents of Richland Manor enjoyed a week’s worth of festivities and an evening full patriotism in late May. This “USO Dinner” was planned specially for the campus residents and featured a menu that contained buffet cuisine similar to what one could find in an Army canteen.

The chef-prepared menu included appetizers and assorted entrées served buffet-style.

The week leading up to the dinner featured special programming, activities and trivia that tied in to the USO theme, including: united we stand bingo, heroes trivia, and a patriotic baking class.

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2nd annual Community Park Sing June 29

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 28, 2013

The second annual community park sing, sponsored by the Hardin County Gospel Association takes place at the Ada Park, starting at noon on Saturday, June 29.

Performers include:

• Rachael Taylor
• Jim Sheldon
• Cornerstone
• Jacob Reel
• The Sister's - Sandi and Kaylene,
• Donna Sue
• Chris Baldwin
• Jim Bloomfield
• One Voice
• Kent Young
• 4-4-1
and New Dawning.

Persons wanting more information may contact Dana at 419-233-4476 or Sandi at 419-302-3014.

A free-will offering will be takenn and food service will be available.

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Get married and buy your furniture at Mertz's

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 28, 2013

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"Get married and buy your furniture at Mertz's." That's the sentiment of this photo post card taken the the turn of an early Ada century.

Writing on the back of the photo follows: "Art Mertz and Sons, Ada, Ohio, Harold and James W."

(From the collection of Leland Crouse)

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Weather summary: No fun on Memorial Day

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 28, 2013

A little rain, temps dip into the 60s and suddenly Memorial Day's outdoor picnic is ruined. Here's the past seven day weather summary from the Icon's weather observer.
                   High       Low      Prec.
May 21          86       70
May 22          80       63
May 23          70       46         0.05
May 24          63       42
May 25          67       38
May 26          70       42        trace
May 27          63       50        0.52

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ONU finishes fifth at human powered vehicle competition

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 27, 2013

 

The Ohio Northern University chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) captured fifth place at the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC) East competition at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., from April 26-28.

The top five finishers in the competition were Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Missouri University of Science and Technology, University of Toronto, Kansas State University, and Ohio Northern University.

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Graduation pomp

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 27, 2013

The Ada High School band performed during the 130th annual commencement of Ada High School on Sunday.

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